Alex Barrable

Developmental psychologist and educator whose work explores nature connection, wellbeing and early-childhood education. Founding member of Dirty Play and co-author of the team's flagship paper on dirty nature play.

articles by: Alex Barrable

Probiotic Cities II

Probiotic Cities II: Rethinking the Urban Exposome

On 4 September, I’ll be joining researchers, designers, architects and artists at Probiotic Cities II: The Urban Exposome at The […]

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MudDay Choose Play

Choose Play celebrate Mud Day and invite you to get dirty!

At the end of June, East Lothian Play Association’s Choose Play team put dirty play centre stage for Mud Day […]

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The Magic of Mud: Why Getting Dirty is Great for Your Child’s Health

Remember when playing outside meant coming home covered from head to toe in dirt, with mud caked under your fingernails? […]

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